ROUX-EN-Y SURGERY
Our surgeon usually recommends Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery for those patients who eat continuously throughout the day or who are addicted to sweets. Because it restricts appetite and limits absorption of nutrients and calories, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass allows patients to achieve rapid and lasting weight loss. To be a candidate for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35. If you also suffer from certain co-morbid physical conditions, you may qualify with a BMI of less than 35.
Dr. Huacuz performs Roux-en- Y gastric bypass surgery laparoscopically, through a series of very small incisions through which he passes the laparoscope, or optical telescope, separating a small stomach pouch directly below the esophagus. In the next step in the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, the surgeon cuts the small intestine 20 inches after its origin, then attaches the end still connected to the lower intestinal tract directly to the new stomach pouch. The end still attached to the now-detached stomach is connected to the small intestine about 40 to 60 inches down the intestinal tract. Afterward, ingested food passes only through the limb of intestine attached to the small stomach pouch, also known as the Roux limb. Food does not pass through the bypassed limb of the intestine.
Nutrients and calories are not absorbed in the Roux limb due to the absence of digestive juices there. However, those digestive juices continue to pass through the bypassed limb, meeting up with food much farther down the small intestine where the bypassed limb reconnects with the Roux limb. The longer the Roux limb, the less absorption of calories and nutrients to the body, the greater the weight loss.
Click on the "Lets Chat" Icon to REQUEST PRICING
What's Included?
Transportation from the San Diego Airport to Tijuana, Mexico and back to San Diego
Flights are not included in package pricing. However, flights and miscellaneous expenses can be included in financing
Nutritional Evaluation
Cardiologist Evaluation
Pre-op testing including EKG, if required.
Post surgery evaluation
Post surgery-Rays
Long Term Support
Hospital Fees
Surgery Fee
Anesthesiologist Fee
Medications upon discharge
1 night in hospital*
Free wifi
In room safe
* some surgeries require a longer hospital stay
TWO NIGHTS at the 5 Star Lucerna Tijuana Hotel
Should you choose to add nights before or after your surgery you will receive a substantial room discount
Include Hiatal Hernia repair or gallbladder removal Surgery at the same time as your bariatric surgery for an additional $500
Doctors in the Sun patients enjoy a level of support that is well beyond industry norms. Your long term success is enhanced by support from a team that truly cares, which is exactly what you'll have when you join the Doctors in the Sun family.
Tijuana
Tijuana is a modern, cosmopolitan city. Tijuana was first settled by the Spanish in the 16th century. Today Tijuana is a large city of over 1.7 million people and is one of the fastest growing cities in Mexico. Many US retailers are a common sight in Tijuana. Starbucks, Costco, Walmart, Sears, TGI Fridays, to name just a few, are there. Residents are polite and friendly, and they are patient with those that don’t speak Spanish. It is common in the Spanish culture that men are very respectful of women, chivalry has not been lost! Children are respectful of their elders. Religion is very much entrenched in Mexican day to day living. Education is valued, students appear to be very focused on their studies. Our Tijuana experiences have always been enjoyable and we can't wait to return.